Industrial Boxes
INDUSTRIAL STYLE
Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.
It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.
The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.
Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings.
On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.
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Style: Industrial
Antique Seven Drawer Machinist's Chest c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique machinist's chest used to store highly precision instruments and tools. Features include large top storage with mirror, seven graduated drawers, leather handle, met...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Boxes
Materials
Metal
$450 Sale Price
24% Off
Pair Of Vintage Wooden Shotgun Cartridge Ammo Box Crates, Kynoch And Eley
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE SHOTGUN AMMUNITION CRATES
Two wooden crates, originally used to transport shotgun cartridges safely from the factory by railway to the custom...
Category
Early 20th Century British Industrial Boxes
Materials
Pine
Antique Wrench Set Box c.1918-1927
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique wrench set box used to store a socket set. Box is constructed with dovetail joints, steel brackets and has original brass label.
S...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Boxes
Materials
Brass
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Wooden Trinket Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Small Walnut trinket box lined with felt. Original felt on the bottom. Shown with life size hand model for scale.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1970.
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Category
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Boxes
Materials
Felt, Wood
Antique Hand Painted Ivy League University Band Lunch Box c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An antique lunch box with metal thermos and original food storage case, advertising a college rock band "The Kollege Kids". It features three hands waving different school pen...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Boxes
Materials
Chrome
$275 Sale Price
21% Off
Archive Four Drawer Desk Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Industrial compact four drawer Oak archive cabinet, storage desk organizer, 1930s. Dimensions:H.30cm-W.40-D.60 cm
Category
1930s French Vintage Industrial Boxes
Materials
Brass
Industrial Wooden Army Crate, Boxes, 50 item available, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
in good original condition
hard construction
good for coffee table and more
Category
1960s European Vintage Industrial Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Incombustible Cast Iron Safe
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique Incombustible Cast Iron Safe
Safe - Antique - Coffre-fort
Measures : 50x33cm H:38cm
Wear consistent with age and use : See Photos
Category
20th Century Industrial Boxes
Materials
Iron
Vintage Thread Spool Boxes. Set of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A captivating trio of industrial relics from the golden age of French textile manufacturing. Produced for the legendary Esquermes factory founded by Alfred Thirez in 1853, these Suro...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
$350 / set
Industrial Wooden Crate, Boxes, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
in good original condition
good construction
good for coffee table, decoration and more
price for all
Category
1960s European Vintage Industrial Boxes
Materials
Wood
$936 / item
Set of Antique Wooden Geometric Shapes
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1940. We offer this set of 16 vintage wooden geometric shapes. These wooden models were used in teaching solid geometry and mathematics.
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Industrial Boxes
Materials
Wood
$1,200 / set
Rustic Live Edge Rosewood Box c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A handmade rustic live edge Rosewood box with lid, lined with felt.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Rosewood, Felt.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$125 Sale Price
30% Off
Collection Of Large Industrial Powder-Coated Sunshine Yellow Metal Bin Boxes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Collection of 10 large vintage industrial powder-coated sunshine yellow metal utility bins or boxes
Other colors are optional, since only one has been po...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Boxes
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted Store Counter Bins Signed Duane St NYC
By Empire NY
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of hand decorated large store tins from lower Manhattan C1875. Created by Empire Hardware Co from Duane st NYC. Hand decorated and sold to a local downtown business...
Category
1870s American Antique Industrial Boxes
Materials
Metal
$767 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1960´s Wooden Box Crate
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 1960´s "Canadian Butter" wooden crate.
Simple open top crate with square base made of thin pinewood boards with fine mortise and tenon joints. No stamps or markings.
Very decorati...
Category
1960s Canadian Vintage Industrial Boxes
Materials
Pine
Vintage Construction Worker Tool Caddy c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A vintage vulcanized rubber construction worker took caddy with strap.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Vulcanized Rubber.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Boxes
Materials
Rubber
$100 Sale Price
72% Off
Unusual Leather Expanding Multi Tray Jewelers Case, Knickerbocker Case Co.
By Knickerbocker Case Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual leather expanding multi tray jewelers case made by Knickerbocker Case Co, Chicago. Ingenious design.
Category
1930s American Vintage Industrial Boxes
Materials
Metal
Italian industrial wooden rectangular crates or boxes, 1920s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian industrial wooden rectangular crates or boxes, 1920s
Pair of vintage rectangular crates entirely made of wood. The wood of one box is lighter than the other. They can be used...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Industrial Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Chase & Sanborn Large Coffee Tin
By Sanborns
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chase & Sanborn Large Coffee Tin
Chase & Sanborn was founded in Boston in 1878 and was the first ground coffee to be packaged in sealed tins. The tin reads "You will find co...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Boxes
Materials
Metal
Set of Antique Toleware Kitchen Storage Canisters on Original Shelf Early 20th C
Located in Bristol, GB
SET OF VINTAGE TOLE LIDDED JARS
A matching set of gold-painted tin storage canisters on their original wall-mounted shelf.
Seven canisters in total, each one labelled in black typ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Industrial Boxes
Materials
Metal
20th Century Industrial Metal Box
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A early 20th century industrial metal box with beautiful original patina. The box was originally used to store measuring instruments used in tramway construction and track laying.
T...
Category
20th Century German Industrial Boxes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Distressed Tool Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage wooden toolbox is full of rustic charm and utilitarian history. With its original reddish-brown finish, domed lid, and timeworn patina, this piece tells a story of craft...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large Metal Coffee Tin by J.C. Dorlas, Circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bring a touch of nostalgia into your interior with this beautiful, original metal coffee tin by J.C. Dorlas. The bright red tin with gold lettering and a beautiful weathered patina e...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Industrial Boxes
Materials
Iron
Vintage Transit Level Scope and Wooden Case c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Mid-century surveyors transit level scope. Gray crinkle finish paint over brass. Original carrying case with dovetail joints. Brass company name plate on front. Decorative onl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Boxes
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large Metal Coffee Tin by H. Smith, Circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique coffee tin by H. Smith of Groningen, bearing the title of Purveyor to the Royal Household. The original red color with gold-yellow lettering...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Industrial Boxes
Materials
Iron
Industrial Era Metal Storage Bins, Powder Coated Bright Chartreuse
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Industrial era steel stackable bins with handles. Freshly powder coated in bright chartreuse.
The bins have endless uses; in an office, mud room, hall...
Category
1940s American Vintage Industrial Boxes
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Vintage Hand Painted "Louise" Box c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A vintage hand painted wood box. Decorative elements throughout. "Louise" painted on top. Shown with live size hand model.
CREATOR U...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Boxes
Materials
Wood
Automobile Trunk by Innovation, France, circa 1920
By Innovation
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Original automobile trunk from the 1920s covered with black coated canvas.
Has a shelf inside.
Can be used as various storage furniture according ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Industrial Boxes
Materials
Canvas, Wood
$569 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Metal Bin Powder Coated Turquoise, Industrial Era
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Industrial era metal stackable bins or baskets with handles. Freshly powder coated in vintage mellow turquoise. The bins have endless uses; in an office...
Category
1950s American Vintage Industrial Boxes
Materials
Metal
$296 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Signed Stanley Szwarc Stainless Steel Jewelry Box
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautiful stainless steel box by Stanley Szwarc, signed and dated underneath. 6" x 6" x 3.50"
"Former accountant Stanley Szwarc immigrated from Poland to Chicago in 1977. With no sk...
Category
Early 2000s Industrial Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's TEAL COLOURED LOCKABLE MACHINIST WORK TOOL BOX WITH LOCK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original, stunning condition teal coloured machinist work tool box in all steel with period lock and lo...
Category
1920s English Vintage Industrial Boxes
Materials
Metal
Handmade Monogrammed Wooden Toolbox with Inner Tray c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A handmade wooden toolbox with inner removable segmented tray and drop down secret lid compartment. Monogrammed D.E.F. Solidly constructed with d...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
$175 Sale Price
60% Off
Dark Green Garrison Shoe Cleaning Tin
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Dark green garrison shoe cleaning tin
2 sections, brown on one side and black on the other, the tin has a central carrying handle and 2 lidded sections
In good vintage condition,...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Boxes
Materials
Tin
Industrial boxes for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Industrial boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial boxes made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original boxes, popular names associated with this style include Eckehard Weimann, Georg Bommer, Knickerbocker Case Co., and Stanley Szwarc. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $140 and tops out at $6,500 while the average work can sell for $585.
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